Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Position Type

Classroom Education Support

Commence Date

18 Jan 2027 to 10 Dec 2027

Employment Status

Fixed Term / Contract

FTE/Hours per week

Part Time

Subject(s)/Grade

Grade 6

Role Details

Our Lady of La Vang Campus, Flinders Park
Catholic Special School brings together Our Lady of La Vang Campus and St Patrick's Campus to create a nurturing, inclusive, and contemporary learning community for children and young people with intellectual disability and complex learning needs.
Inspired by our Catholic faith, we celebrate the dignity, strengths, and unique gifts of every student. Through meaningful, individualised learning programs, we support each learner to flourish and participate fully in school and community life.
Our staff are committed to evidence-informed practice, contemporary approaches to learning, and creating environments where students experience belonging, purpose, and success. Collaboration is central to our work, with educators, families, allied health professionals, and support staff working together to provide holistic and personalised support for every student.
Catholic Special School is seeking enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapists to join our multidisciplinary team in 2027. Multiple positions are available, with flexible employment arrangements ranging from part-time to full-time.
About the Role
As an  Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with teachers, education support officers, families, and allied health professionals to enhance student participation, independence, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.
You will provide consultation, coaching, assessment, and intervention within authentic educational settings, helping to build the capacity of school communities to support diverse learners.
Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Catholic Special School.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services within an educational setting.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary team members to support student participation, engagement, and learning.
• Build the capability of educators and school teams through coaching, modelling, and professional learning.
• Partner with families and external service providers to develop coordinated and effective support strategies.
• Contribute to individual planning processes and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support the implementation of inclusive, student-centred practices across both campuses.
• Participate actively in school improvement initiatives and collaborative projects.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and maintain contemporary knowledge of educational and occupational therapy practices.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people with disability.
• Understanding of contemporary educational and therapeutic practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-informed practice and continuous professional growth.

Why Join Catholic Special School?

• Be part of a highly respected specialist education setting.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Access ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible employment options up to full-time.
• Contribute to an innovative school committed to excellence in specialist education.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Complete Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN-EC) training requirements.
• Satisfy all CESA employment screening requirements.
• Maintain eligibility for registration with AHPRA.
• Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

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